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The drug Racecadotril is administered in cases of acute diarrhea in adults, in addition to dietary measures.
The active ingredient is Racecadotril 100 mg.
The other ingredients are: Lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate. And the capsule shell: Yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin.
Dosage of Racecadotril 100 mg anti-diarrhea medication
If diarrhea occurs, you should take one capsule straight away at any time, then one capsule three times a day, preferably before or at the start of the three main meals. To be swallowed with a glass of water. The maximum daily dosage of Racecadotril is 3 capsules.
You should not exceed 3 days of treatment.
In the elderly, it is not necessary to adjust this dosage.
Precautions for use of Racecadotril 100 mg antidiarrheal
Do not take Racecadotril 100 mg if you are allergic to any component of this medicine.
Be careful if there is blood or pus in your stools and if you have a fever (above 38.5°C), or severe dehydration (which can result in weight loss, severe fatigue, discomfort, dark circles and sunken eyes), you must stop the treatment and consult your doctor.
Tell your doctor in advance if you have diarrhea occurring during broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment, if you suffer from kidney or liver disease, or in case of prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting.
Racecadotril in pregnant women and during breastfeeding
This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Racecadotril 100 mg: from what age?
This medicine is not suitable for children. It is reserved for adults.
Read the instructions before administration or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Racecadotril 100 mg: what side effects?
You should stop taking this medication and consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of angioedema such as swelling of the face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty swallowing, hives and difficulty breathing.
Also in case of generalized rash, high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes or difficulty breathing, swelling, dizziness/vertigo, fast heartbeat, sweating and feeling unconscious (symptoms of a sudden and serious allergic reaction).
The common side effect of this medication is headache.
Uncommon side effects are rash and redness of the skin.
With an unknown frequency, this medication has the side effect of erythema multiforme, edema of the tongue, edema of the lips, edema of the eyelids, edema of the face and face, angioedema, urticaria, erythema nodosum, papular rash, pruritus, prurigo or toxiderma.
Packaging: box of 10 capsules.
Do not forget, whatever the age of the patient, to combine a Picolite rehydration solution.
Ask your doctor for advice if you have diarrhea occurring during or after antibiotic treatment; you suffer from kidney or liver disease.
